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The Democratic Women’s Caucus is Fighting for Your Health Care From Coast to Coast

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This week, women across the country received notices with massive premium increases because of the Republican health care crisis. In many cases, premiums are doubling for women and working families. While Republicans are on day 20 of their vacation,  Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) members are fighting for affordable health care for women and girls all across the country  at…

Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Calls Out Hypocrisy of Republican Women's Caucus “Shutdown Letter;” Calls on House Republicans to Return to DC to Do Their Jobs

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Today, Friday, October 10, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), released the below statement in response to a letter sent from the House Republican Women’s Caucus (RWC) to Democratic women Senators. In their letter RWC members asked that the Democratic Women Senators support the very same programs that the House Republican women had voted…

DWC Chair Joins Heather Cox Richardson’s “American Conversations” to Talk Trump’s Attacks on Women; DWC’s Work to Fight Back

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On Monday, October 6, 2025, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) joined Heather Cox Richardson’s “American Conversations” series for a conversation on the Trump administration’s attacks on women and families, and the Democratic Women’s Caucus’ leadership in fighting back and holding the President accountable. Throughout the conversation, Chair Leger…

Democratic Women’s Caucus Stands United to Save Americans’ Health Care

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Donald Trump and Republicans are more interested in inflicting pain on the American people than lowering health care costs—and they are pressuring Democrats to cave to their partisan spending bill. Because Republicans refused to negotiate a bipartisan deal, the government shut down on October 1st at 12:00 AM ET. Democrats want to quickly reopen the government while addressing the…

DWC Leaders & House Democrats Call for the Protection of Health Care & Human Services at Regional Service Center in Germantown, MD

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***Watch the press conference here***   Wednesday, October 1 2025, DWC member April McClain Delaney (MD-06) led leaders from the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) and House Democrats, including DWC Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), DWC Whip Emily Randall (WA-06), DWC member Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39), and Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04), in a visit to the…

Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Demands Speaker Johnson Swear In Rep-Elect Adelita Grijalva Today

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Today, Tuesday September 30, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) sent Speaker Mike Johnson a letter urging him to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva during today’s pro forma session in the House of Representatives. In the letter, Chair Leger Fernández emphasized the importance of making sure the constituents of Arizona’s 7th Congressional…

DWC Leaders, Democratic Whip Clark, Patients, & Small Business Owners Call on Trump & Republicans to Save Our Health Care

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***Watch the press call here***   Wednesday, September 17, 2025, leaders from the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) including DWC Progressive Caucus Liaison Jill Tokuda (HI-02), DWC Vice Chairs Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Hillary Scholten (MI-03), and Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05) hosted a press call on the importance of protecting women’s and families’ access to affordable…

Democratic Women’s Caucus Urges DOL to Address Alarming Number of Women Leaving the Workforce

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Tuesday, September 16, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Vice Chairs Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Hillary Scholten (MI-03) led 40 Members of the DWC in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer expressing deep concern about the alarming rate of women leaving the workforce. The Members noted that the trend as well as the Department of Labor (DOL)’s lack of action to investigate…

Democratic Womens Caucus Demands WNBA Bargain in Good Faith with Players Union; Demands Fair Pay for Women

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Tuesday, September 9, 85 Members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) and House Democratic Caucus, led by DWC Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), DWC Equality Caucus Liaison Julie Johnson (TX-32), DWC Member Lori Trahan (MA-03), DWC Member Angie Craig (MN-02), and Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ-04), sent a letter to the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA)…

Democratic Womens Caucus Urges Trump Admin to Rescind Proposed Rule to Ban Abortion Care for Veterans

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This week, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) members fought against the Trump administration’s Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposed rule to reinstate a near-total ban on abortion care and abortion counseling, including for veterans who have been raped or whose pregnancy is threatening their health.Democratic Women’s Caucus members Julia Brownley (CA-26) and Maxine…